Electrical Hardware Design Engineer III

Controltouch Systems - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, KY

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Electrical Hardware Design Engineer III at ControlTouch Systems, LLC is responsible for designing and developing electrical systems for airport baggage handling solutions. This role requires a high level of technical expertise and problem-solving skills to create accurate electrical diagrams and layouts while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements. The engineer will work with minimal supervision and may lead the work of others, contributing to the successful completion of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects.
• Analyze engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors.
• Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials.
• Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
• Communicate with the project team regarding task completion status.
• Designs and develops detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels and industrial network architectures from examples and experience.
• Interfaces with customers on an extensive basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.
• May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in related area; years of relative experience will be considered for education.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and understand written specifications, as well as contract drawings and be capable of developing a complete design that meets these requirements within the electrical design standards and quotation presented for a project.
• Possess extensive knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508A, NEC and NFPA.
• Is detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is reliable, accurate and thoroughly self-verified.
• Possesses knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures as related to design.
• Ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver.
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Expert level knowledge of AutoCad required.
• Expert level knowledge of Excel required.

Nice-to-haves

• Autocad Electrical
• HMI graphics
• PLC programming experience
• Networking experience
• Managing a team

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Collaborative and engaging work culture